The Suddath Companies is seeking a Proposal Writer to support the Client Solutions team with persuasive, response-focused content for a range of projects, including RFIs, RFPs, presentations, and miscellaneous sales communications for prospective and current clients.
Why Choose Suddath? At Suddath, you can be part of something special and inclusive! Join a team that has a 100+ year reputation for excellence as an innovative, growing, and financially stable company that is dedicated to promoting a culture that thrives on inclusion and diversity.
What We Offer!
- A competitive wage with a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with company matching
- Weekly pay for hourly-paid employees. Biweekly pay for salaried employees.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays
- A tuition reimbursement plan where employees are encouraged to continue their education and development
General Position Summary : The Proposal Writer is responsible for supporting the Client Solutions team with persuasive, response-focused content for a range of projects.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities :
Manage and schedule resources, project timelines, and production efforts to ensure timely completion and submission of RFX and presentation projectsWork closely with the Client Solutions Teams (Business Development / Account Management) in reviewing RFI / RFPs to determine the scope of each project and identify the key deliverablesCollaborate with Client Solutions, pricing, legal, operations, and other subject matter experts (SMEs) on the best ways to represent our solutions, service offerings in proposals and presentationsDevelop clear and concise written content that effectively communicates Sterling Lexicon's value proposition and solutionsDeliver proposal responses to the SVP, Sales / or Client Solutions Team within agreed deadlines, escalating issues where requiredEnsure proposals are tailored to the specific needs of each client, showcasing our ability to meet and exceed their exact tender requirementsAttend bid kick-off meetings and follow-up meetings to ensure deadlines are metMaintain the proposal toolkit, ensuring the latest templates and documents are always available and up to dateJob Skills Required :
Expert technical writing and content editing experience requiredAbility to write quality responses in a compact, intensive timeframeAttention to detail and excellent organizational skillsSelf-motivated with the ability to prioritize tasks and work to deadlinesAbility to work within a fast-paced environmentEducation & Experience : Bachelor’s degree in English preferred; 3 to 5 years in related marketing, journalism, communications, or bid writing or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Travel : Less than 10% travel required.
Language Skills : Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
The Suddath Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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